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Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 23 months later than the TG-810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1400 scores against the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus TG-810

 A1400 TG-810 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon A1400

 TG-810 A1400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus TG-810

 A1400 TG-810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 and the TG-810.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and TG-810.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot A1400Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 220 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $109 $428